It would be hard for any community to match Shaw's in the intensity and hours of volunteerism and activism to improve our quality of life. Perhaps if Mr. Evans and his staff and D.C.

government agencies had been more responsive and results-oriented, Shaw residents would not have had to endure for so long rundown libraries, parks and schools; vacant properties; poor communications about vocational training programs and jobs for youths; poorly managed public housing; erratic policing; and delayed economic development.

We need a council member who will find real solutions, not write disparaging commentaries.